Type A Worriers

By Dr. Linda Sapadink

Are you a Type A Worrier? Not sure? To find out, answer these questions:

•Do you have difficulty relaxing?•Do you think about all the horrible things that could happen to you (or a loved one) if.....?•Do you have a can't-get-to-sleep/ get-up-in-the-middle-of-the-night personality?•Do you beat-yourself-up for every little infraction you make?•Do you worry about things that haven't happened yet, and may never happen at all?•Do you hear a cacophony of voices in your head telling you what you should do? And do you try to listen to them all?•Do you easily become impatient with yourself?•Do you have a secret stash of worries marinating in your mind, even though you appear composed to others?•Do you become easily agitated when change is thrust upon you?

Okay, how did you do?

If you answered "Yes" to at least three of these
questions, it's likely that your worrying has intensified since you
took the test.

Relax. Worrying is not a fatal disease, though it does
make life more difficult and not so pleasant. But you already know
that. So what can you do about it? Here are some guidelines for you to
follow:

Take three deep breaths - inhaling slowly, exhaling
slowing. As you do, say to yourself, "relax and let go; there's nothing
I need to take care of at this very moment." If you worry when flying,
tell yourself it's okay to relax; under no circumstances will the pilot
be calling on you for help in landing the plane. Then use the time to
read, play a game or doze off.

Treat the worrying part of yourself like a troublesome
toddler whose attention needs to be redirected. Yes, worrying is
troublesome. So what else could you pay attention to? Try anything that
begins with mmm, mmm, good: how about music, movies, muscles, marriage?
Doesn't work for you? Pick another letter of the alphabet and see what
pops into your mind.

If you've tried these guidelines and your worrying has
not disappeared, relax. Be kind to yourself. Change takes time. Continue to put these ideas into practice. Seek help in discovering
other ways to overcome worry. And soon you'll discover that temperament
is a trend, not a destiny.

Copyright 2010, Linda Sapadin, Ph.D. is a
psychologist in private practice who specializes in helping people
enrich their lives, enhance their relationships and overcome
self-defeating patterns of behavior. For more information about her
work, contact her at lsapadin@drsapadin.com or visit her website at http://drsapadin.com/.

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